EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 28 MIN
Polite Ways to Disagree in Meetings
from Business English with Dr. Jo · host businessenglishwithdrjo
Polite Ways to Disagree in Meetings A clear lesson for EFL learners. Learn 15 meeting-ready phrases and the CARE method. Get repeat-after-me practice and intonation tips. Three real scenes: product, budget, and compliance. What you’ll learn How to use CARE: Confirm → Acknowledge → Reason → Explore When to choose Soft / Neutral / Firm language Intonation for polite disagreement (falling for Reason, rising for Explore) Fast practice you can use in your next meeting CARE in one minute Confirm = check you’ve understood. Acknowledge = show something positive. Reason = give one clear concern. Explore = suggest a next step or question. Practice scenes Product: launch timing Budget: training cuts Compliance: sharing customer data (DPA) How to use this video Speak with me. Echo each phrase. Then build your own CARE response using the prompts.
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